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By Heather Sanders March is two days away, which means that soon some of us will move our clocks forward one hour. If you’re anything like me, you can only remember what to do by saying “spring forward, fall back.” I’m so thankful for that little phrase. Personally, [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders I enjoy the Christmas season for several reasons, but one of my favorite traditions is sitting and staring at the Christmas Tree decorated with all the ornaments we’ve collected through the years. I like it even better with a cup of hot wassail, which reminds me [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders Today is the day we vote. I have my cheat sheet of candidates at the ready. I’ve sharpened my pencil; and yes, I know that those ridiculous mini-pencils may be available at the voting booths, but I prefer to bring my own #2 pencil because I’m weird like that. [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders Meredith chose to dress as “Rosie the Riveter” for our church’s Wednesday evening “Blast from the Past” theme. It was so much fun pulling together all the different pieces of her outfit. At the same time, in our search to see what the [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders I grew up in a family of pranksters; I’m not kidding. In the summer we stayed for weeks with my grandparents and my Grandma was not your typical grandma. It was never a surprise to have firecrackers attached to the toilet seat and get the shock of your life when [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders This year Groundhog Day is on Sunday, February 2nd. In the midst of a turbulent winter season, many are interested in whether the furry predictions of Punxsutawney Phil will point to an early spring or promise more of the same. Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. For many, planning, preparing and eating is the primary focus on Thanksgiving, and while I do love a hearty feast, the food is just soothing background music for the rest. For instance, my most adored seasonal candle [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders With Halloween only a few days away, these interesting facts should feed the frenzy of Americans who will spend $6.9 billion this year on this holiday. I don’t particularly care for being scared out of my wits, but I love carving pumpkins and eating candy, so [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders About three weeks ago our local stores began packing in the school supplies for the 2013-2014 school year. When I was a kid shopping for, and selecting, school supplies was my favorite part of heading into a new school year. Even as an adult school supplies still excite [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders One of the places I want to see is Niagara Falls. Since last week, when my uncle sent a video of the Canadian “Horseshoe” Falls, I have been hooked; the sheer number of Niagara Falls videos available on YouTube has not helped. I decided the hours I spent [...] Keep Reading

By Heather Sanders The Fourth of July marks our country’s birthday. On this day in 1776, the members of the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, adopting the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming our sovereignty from Great Britain. There are a myriad [...] Keep Reading

Today is the birthday of outlaw Jesse James. Here are some interesting facts about his life. As always, feel free to throw in other in formation you might know, as well as correct any information you see. Remember: I am not EncycloREEdia. (I just love being able to say that.) [...] Keep Reading

Here are some interesting facts about The King! (As always, feel free to add your own or correct any facts you believe are not correct. I am not encycloREEdia.) 1. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. 2. Elvis had an identical twin brother, who was stillborn. 3. When [...] Keep Reading

Here are twenty interesting facts about the actress who starred as Scarlett O’Hara—the beautiful, one-eyebrow raising Vivien Leigh. (As always, feel free to shout out more facts you might know about, or point out any inaccuracies you might notice.) There’s never been [...] Keep Reading

I can’t promise I won’t be posting new Twenty Things… lists throughout this week. We’re all about breadth of knowledge here on PW Homeschooling! No depth…just breadth. That’s my motto. Okay, so it’s not really my motto. As far as you know. I also [...] Keep Reading

Here are twenty interesting things you may not know about the The RMS Titanic. (As will always be the case with this Twenty Interesting Things… series, please feel free to jump in with more information, or to correct any inaccuracies, as my name ain’t EncycloREEdia.) (I promise [...] Keep Reading

Here are twenty things you might not know about knights. (I’m going to start offering up these twenty-fact glimpses into single topics here and there; as always, feel free to check my facts. My name is not EncycloREEdia.) (Heh heh. But I can sure think up some corny, dorky jokes!) [...] Keep Reading

Here are some interesting facts about Memorial Day—some you may know, some you may not! * Memorial Day was was first observed on May 30, 1868. * Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration Day.” * Memorial Day was originally created to honor Union soldiers who’d [...] Keep Reading

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Charlie has a brand new children's book out, and it's all about the day a new calf comes into the world! She sleeps in Charlie's bed, hogs all the attention...and hilarity ensues. Hope you and your kiddos enjoy the book!